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Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, is one of the best-known authors of engineering textbooks and references. His books and courses have influenced millions of engineers around the world. Since 1975, he has authored over 40 engineering reference and exam preparation books. He has spent thousands of hours teaching engineering to students and practicing engineers. He holds bachelor of science and master of science degrees in industrial engineering from Stanford University.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (CERM16) is the only reference you need to prepare for the Breadth portion of the PE Civil exam. This comprehensive manual follows NCEES exam specifications and addresses complex topics by parsing them into condensed, understandable, readable sections. Offering a complete review of all exam topics, this reference manual is up-to-date to the current exam specifications and design standards, and employs instructional design to enable comprehensive understanding that builds exam confidence. The PE Civil exam is an 8-hour, open book exam. Use this reference manual to fully prepare for the exam, and bring it with you on exam-day for your must-have reference.

CERM16 now includes the new PE Civil Companion for the 16th Edition, which offers a convenient side-by-side companion offering a comprehensive index with thousands of entries covering all topics; over 100 appendices; and over 550 common civil engineering definitions.

Pair this reference manual and companion with Practice Problems for a comprehensive review, and the Quick Reference to maximize your problem-solving efficiency and build exam-day readiness.

The NCEES PE Civil Exam is an 8-hour open-book exam that contains 80 questions. The exam is a breadth and depth examination. You will work the breadth section in the morning and one of the five depth modules in the afternoon. Depth modules include: Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation and Water Resources and Environmental.

PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (previously known as Civil Engineering Reference Manual)The NCEES PE Civil Exam is Open Book - You Will Want to Bring This Book Into the Exam. Michael R. Lindeburg PE’s PE Civil Reference Manual, 16th Edition (CERM16) offers the most comprehensive review on the market and has been updated to the latest NCEES codes.

PE Civil Companion for the 16th EditionThe must-have companion for exam day success.You need this book for studying and using in the exam! Your PE Civil Companion includes: Thousands of entries cover all topics in the PE Civil Reference Manual, Sixteenth Edition; Over 550 common civil engineering terms to help prepare you for exam day; and 100 appendices of essential support material.

I've owned two other versions of this book (maybe three) over the years and it's superb. This updated version is probably the best yet. Yes - it's huge. I'm talking HUGE but packed full of everything from equations to materials and everything else in between. Extensive reference, examples, cross referencing...really there simply isn't a more reliable resource.(Posted on 6/29/2018)

Absolutely indispensable for PE prep. I use this more than any other reference. This is the first book I look to for any references. with a little tabbing and a lot of time digging through it, nearly all the information you need is in there. (Posted on 5/18/2018)